Patio Installers in Bournemouth & Poole
Porcelain and natural stone patios, laid on a sub-base and falls built by qualified groundworkers, not landscapers who sub the digging out.
Two Ways to Lay a Patio, Right From The Sub-Base
Porcelain and natural stone, both laid on a compacted sub-base with falls set so water runs off the patio, not onto it.
01Porcelain Patios
A hard-wearing, low-maintenance surface with a consistent finish, laid on a sub-base built to depth.
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02Natural Stone Patios
Real stone with more natural variation in colour and texture, laid and jointed to the same falls and sub-base standard as every patio we lay.
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03Patio Paths & Steps
Paths, steps and connecting hardstanding built to the same levels as the patio they lead from.
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Patios We Have Laid Across Bournemouth and Poole
A look at finished patios in porcelain and natural stone, across Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding towns we work in.
Porcelain or Natural Stone: Which Patio Suits Your Garden
Both are laid on the same sub-base and to the same falls. The difference is in the surface, the upkeep and the look.
| Porcelain | Natural Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Non-porous, so it does not stain or grow algae as easily. Low upkeep. | A porous surface. An occasional clean and reseal keeps it looking right. |
| Look | A consistent, manufactured colour and finish across every tile. | Natural variation in colour and texture, so no two slabs match exactly. |
| What is underneath | Compacted sub-base and falls set so water runs off, same as every patio we lay. | The same sub-base and falls. The surface changes, the groundwork does not. |
| Best suited to | A clean, contemporary finish with minimal upkeep. | A period property or a garden suited to a more natural, textured look. |
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On Every Patio, Whichever Surface You Choose
The standard every job is built to, not just the one you see.
Fixed-Price Quote
One price, agreed before work starts and confirmed in writing. It does not move once we are on site.
Sub-Base Built by Groundworkers
The dig-out, sub-base and falls are done by our own qualified groundworkers, not subbed out to someone else.
2-Year Workmanship Warranty
If a patio settles or shifts in the first two years, we come back and put it right.
Tidy Site, Spotless Finish
The site is kept tidy while we work and left clean on completion, with a walk-round before we go.
How a New Patio Runs, Start to Finish
Three steps, the same for a porcelain or a natural stone patio.
Consultation and Site Visit
We measure up and give honest advice on materials and layout for your garden.
Fixed-Price Quote
An itemised quote after the visit, with no hidden extras added later.
Build and Finish
Dig-out, sub-base, falls, then laying and jointing, finished with a walk-round and a check-in once it has settled.
What Patio Customers Say
Reviews from Bournemouth and Poole customers whose patios we have laid, on the finish and what is underneath it.
Joe Prior
Great price Really happy with happy with how our driveway has turned out. Looking forward to them coming back next year to do the back garden. Thanks again!
Philip Keighley
Jack visited my property to assess the work needed to introduce a stylish area of porcelain paving for the main entrance. He talked me through what was needed, provided me with a firm price that was very competitive and carried out the work several days later once I had purchased the porcelain paving. Jack's approach to the job was professional throughout, he responded to my enquiry quickly and the standard of the completed job is first rate. I am extremely pleased with the finished result. I would happily recommend Jack for any groundworks or landscaping and will not hesitate to use Jack again for any future projects.
Michele Peters-Phillips
What a transformation Jack did to my back garden! I love it, and I couldn't be happier! 😊 All the old decking (that had gone rotten) was ripped up and removed, and replaced with new beautiful porcelain slabs with black edging bricks and railway sleepers. I spoke to Jack about what I needed and he has 100% delivered. There were some awkward bits we came across during the job, but I went with Jack's expert advice. I now have a garden that is not only safe for me and my dog, but is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to spend time some time out there now 😊. Jack is so polite, friendly, professional and helpful; nothing is too much trouble! I would recommend Jack and Four Groundworks and Landscaping to everyone! I've even got Jack booked in to do some more work for me in the future. Thank you Jack for all your hard work! 😊
Grace Sibley
Jacc and his team did a full patio renovation for us inclusive of sorting out some significant drainage problems. Jacc and his team have been professional through out and provided a high quality service even through some significantly challenging weather. I cannot fault them at all. Jacc and Jordan went above and beyond for us and despite it being 37 degrees carried on grafting to get us a usable patio before our sons 1st birthday. The work was efficient, they kept the place tidy with waste removal being organised within 48 hours of it being produced I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Four Ground for your upcoming landscape/ground works project.
Emma Hayward
Jack and his team did a brilliant job on our patio recently . They were all friendly, knowledgeable, reliable and worked really hard, keeping everything clean and tidy. The job was finished quicker than expected and to a really high standard. We're so pleased with how it's turned out and would definitely recommend 4four groundworks. We will certainly be going back to Jack for future jobs. Thanks so much for your hard work jack.
Andrew Allen
Did our patio and surrounding slabs. Whole team really friendly and listened to our last minute requests. High standard of finish to the job as well!
James E
Really happy with the new patio. Everything was done to a high standard and also quoted for a new gate which was done at the same time. Would recommend and use again.
Edie brown
I recently had a patio installed at my home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From start to finish, the team was professional, punctual, and highly skilled. They took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and the quality executed was amazing. They kept the area clean after and made sure everything was completed on schedule. I've already received so many compliments from friends and family, I highly recommend them.
jeff sullivan
After being let down at the last minute by another landscaper, Jacc was recommended to me. I messaged and received a prompt reply. Jacc visited to give a quote and start date. He arrived when expected to start on a new patio, whilst he was working, I asked for a quote for new concrete fence posts and panels, again I was happy with the quote and it could be done at the same time, result... Its now all completed, I'm impressed with the new patio and fence, jacc was professional and takes pride in his work, his easy to get on with and very approachable. Highly recommended, and thanks again Jacc 👍
Patio Laying in Bournemouth and Poole: What Actually Holds It Level
A patio is only as good as what is underneath it. We dig out to the right depth, compact the sub-base in layers, and set the falls before a single slab goes down. That is what stops a patio dipping or pooling water in its second winter, and it is the part of patio laying that never shows in a photograph.
Drainage is designed in, not added afterwards. Where a garden already struggles to get rid of water, a percolation test tells us how fast the ground actually takes it, so any drainage run or soakaway is sized to the ground rather than guessed. We offer percolation testing as its own service for exactly this reason.
We lay patios across Bournemouth and Poole, and out to Christchurch, Ferndown, Ringwood and the surrounding towns. Every patio we lay, in porcelain or natural stone, is covered by a two-year workmanship warranty. If anything settles or shifts inside that time, we come back and put it right.
Patio Questions We Get Asked
The ones that come up most, answered plainly.
How long does a new patio take to lay?
A standard-sized patio is normally finished within a week, from dig-out to the final joint. We confirm the exact timescale at the site visit, based on size and access.
Will a new patio sink or go uneven like our old one did?
That normally comes down to the sub-base. We dig out and compact it to the right depth before anything is laid, which is what keeps a patio level in its second winter and beyond.
Where does the water go?
Falls are set deliberately during laying so water runs off the patio rather than sitting on it, and drainage is designed in rather than added afterwards. Where a garden already floods, we can run a percolation test first to size it properly.
What does the warranty cover?
Every patio we lay is covered by a two-year workmanship warranty. If it settles or shifts inside that time, we come back and put it right.
How much does a new patio cost?
It depends on the size, the surface you choose and what the ground needs before we can lay it, so we do not publish a single figure. Every quote is fixed and itemised after a site visit, with no hidden extras added once work starts.
Not Sure a Patio Is What You Need?
The rest of what we do, in case your project is bigger than one surface.
01Driveways
Block paving, tarmac, concrete and gravel driveways, built on the same groundworks standard.
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02Groundworks & Civils
Excavation, foundations, drainage and site clearance for builders, developers and bigger projects.
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03Garden Transformations
Turf, artificial grass, planting, fencing and full garden transformations.
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Where We Lay Patios
Bournemouth and Poole are home ground. We travel to the towns around them for the right job.
Poole
Patios laid across Poole and Sandbanks, from compact town gardens to bigger coastal plots.
Poole coverageChristchurch
Patio work across Christchurch, including drainage where a garden already struggles to get rid of water.
Christchurch coverageFerndown
Patios and paths for family gardens across Ferndown.
Ferndown coverageRingwood
Patio work out to Ringwood and the towns around it, quoted and priced the same as anywhere closer to home.
Ringwood coverageGet a free quote
Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a price. No pressure, no hard sell.
Prefer to talk? Call Four Groundworks & Landscaping on 07886 075828
Patios we have finished recently
Porcelain, natural stone, paths and steps, photographed as each patio came off site and posted to our Instagram. The jointing and the falls are visible in most of them, which is the part that decides whether a patio still looks right in its second winter.
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